The Association of Professional Landscapers (APL) is hosting a Landscaping and Design Clinic at this year’s BBC Gardeners’ World Fair Autumn. The new clinic will offer expert garden design advice to those visiting the show.

The APL will also be running an expanded version of its Skills Competition, with three member landscaping companies set to compete this year instead of two.

The companies will be tested on their creative and technical skills to build a competition standard show garden in just 16 and a half hours.

Compact Beautiful Borders and Showcase Gardens will also be returning to the show. Taking place from 30 August to 1 September, the Autumn Fair will be hosted for the third year at Audley End House and Gardens in Essex, with a new layout.